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overdue ending
[/ˌoʊvərˈduː ˈɛndɪŋ/]
noun phrase
pl: overdue endings
desfecho atrasado
1.
A conclusion or termination of something that should have happened earlier; a long-awaited or belated conclusion
After years of waiting, the investigation finally reached an overdue ending.
Após anos de espera, a investigação finalmente chegou a um desfecho atrasado.
2.
A narrative or situational conclusion that arrives later than expected or desired
The relationship's overdue ending came as a relief to both parties.
O desfecho atrasado do relacionamento foi um alívio para ambos.
NYC Slang
long time coming
Synonyms
belated conclusion
long-awaited ending
tardy conclusion
delayed finale
Antonyms
timely ending
prompt conclusion
early termination
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
desfecho atrasado
Most commonly used term across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
final atrasado
Alternative colloquial usage
São Paulo
encerramento tardio
More formal business context
Portugal
término atrasado
Preferred formal term in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
about time
better late than never
a long time in coming
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